English Schooling Horse Show #3 Powassan

Powassan is located in the Almaguin Highlands north of Muskoka, west of Parrysound and south of North Bay.  Almaaguin Highlands is known for amazing beaches, cottage resorts, bed and breakfast, motels and cottage rentals.
At the beginning of May go to Powassan for the annual English Schooling Show #3 hosted by Knowlton Ridge Equestrian Centre.  This annual events brings out lots of visitors with free admission and there is also refreshments available.   
For more information on this event call 705-724-1313.

Inaugural Huntsville Western Rodeo Royale

Over 250 rodeo competitors as far away as the United States and Brazil will be in Huntsville, Muskoka around the end of July.  This event takes place at the Huntsville Fairgrounds towards the end of the month featuring bareback bronc riding, saddle bronc riding, tie down roping, team roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, breakaway roping, junior barrel racing and junior bull riding.
There will be food vendors, demonstrations by the Canadian Cow Girls drill team, clown, bullfighters and Saturday night dance.  Tickets for the Huntsville Western Rodeo is $16 for adults, $8 for children under 10 and free for infants.  Parking will be $2 on the grounds.  A portion of the money goes to local charities.
For a list of fun things to do and local cottage rental accommodations in the Almaguin Highlands and Muskoka contact Danette Evely at Sand Lake Cottages & Inn.

Romantic Sleigh ride and Hot Tub Cottage Rental

Take a break away from your job and head up north for an amazing weekend with that special someone. Rent a lakefront cottage or lakeview chalet on Sand Lake near Algonquin Park for a romantic getaway.

Sand Lake Cottages & Inn is located north of Muskoka in the Almaguin Highlands in a small town called Kearney.

Start off your weekend on Friday relaxing beside a cozy large wood fireplace watching your favorite movie or reading a great book. Finish of the evening relaxing in a hot tub with a glass of wine.

Spend your Saturday going on a one-horse open sleigh ride along picturesque trails and scenic fields. Stop on the way at a secluded spot to warm up at a crackling bonfire to enjoy a hot beverage and snack. For more information on sleigh rides visit http://www.backofbeyondequinecentre.com/

Check out this great picture from Beyond Equine Center, visit their website for more great pictures.

Visit some of the great restaurants in the town of Huntsville or stay at your chalet rental and enjoy a home cooked catered meal or simply make your own meal.

Have a registered massage therapist provide a great massage beside your cozy wood fireplace. Wow! can you imagine a better way to spend a weekend!

Book your vacation now by contacting Danette Evely at http://www.sandlake.on.ca/

Trillium Spring Show at Knowlton Ridge Equestrian Centre Powassan

The Trillium Show in Powassan draws about 80 riders from across the northeastern region in Ontario. Riders compete at the A Level and then on to the nationals.

This show is held in the spring and fall of every year. The top riders from this show goes on to Toronto to compete and then the nationals. The Ontario finals are held in Orangeville in September.

Knowlton Ridge has its outdoor show ring designed to meet the provincial hunter and jumper show requirements in order to be approved for hosting Trillium events. In the near future Gord Cardwell owner of Knowlton Ridge in the Almaguin Highlands is hoping to host A Level shows also at the same location. For more information on Knowlton Ridge visit their website at

http://knowltonridgeequestrian.com

The Almaguin Highlands is a great place to get out and enjoy horses year round. The area offers horseback riding, wagon rides, horseback lessons and sleigh rides.

For more information on area activities contact Almaguin Vacation in the Almaguin Highlands just outside of Muskoka near Huntsville, Ontario.

For more information on accommodations contact Sand Lake Cottages & Inn also located in the Almaguin Highlands which is also near Algonquin Park.